Talent Acquisition Specialist

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will source, engage, interview, and guide top talent to successful careers with Bechtel. Your knowledge of industry trends, experience building business partnerships, and participation in strategic initiatives will be instrumental in ensuring Bechtel’s Talent Acquisition programs, policies, and processes are current, effective, and meet business goals. 

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. The work location is Reston, VA, and there is no relocation authorized for this role.

Major Responsibilities:

• Identifies and leverages industry trends, legislative updates, and best practices to ensure TA programs, policies, and processes are current, effective, and meet business goals.
• Sources, screens, and interviews candidates for a variety of positions, complying with company policy and government regulatory guidelines.
• Analyzes resumes for relevant skills, knowledge, and qualifications, conducts screening interviews, assists managers with interviews, tests and ranks candidates, extends offers, and provides feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
• Works with managers to create appropriate requisitions and ads (e.g., developing job descriptions, posting on internal and external sites, providing specifications to external recruiting agencies, etc.).
• Represents the organization at employment fairs, participates in campus recruiting activities, and/or builds sourcing pipelines/networks for targeted talent pools.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated strength with candidates and internal customers.
• Experience with EPC industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong initiative with sound judgment in candidate assessment, hiring decisions, and issue escalation.
• Experience successfully managing high-volume tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.